1738. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of vacancies, by month and by grade, in her Department, and in agencies under the aegis of her Department, in 2023 and 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46215/24]

DRCD and it's agencies do not tend to carry many vacancies at any one time. This is as a result of the priority placed in the timely backfilling and recruitment of new posts as required.  The Department's approach to recruitment follows best practice and guidance from the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA).

The number of vacancies, by month and by grade for 2023 and 2024 are shown in the tables below.  These include the four agencies under the aegis of my Department - the Charities Regulatory Authority, Pobal, Water Safety Ireland and the Western Development Commission

2023

2024